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1 The Wee Green Guide An all round guide to sustainable living for students in Glasgow
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The
Wee Green Guide
An all round guide to sustainable living for students in Glasgow
WEE GREEN GUIDE2016-2017
GUESTGlasgow University Environmental Sustainability TeamEstates and BuildingsUniversity of Glasgow [email protected]
Illustrations on pages 1, 4, 8, 13 (top), 14 (bottom), 18 (bottom), 19 (bottom), 21, 24, courtesy of GUEST.Illustrations on pages 3, 9, 13 (bottom), 15, 17, 18 (top), 19 (top), 22 (top), courtesy of Rachael Hughson-Gill.Illustration page 20 courtesy of Emma Simpson.Illustration page 14 courtesy of creativaty (https://www.facebook.com/creati-vaty/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1)Photos on pages 5 and 16 courtesy of RADIALPhotos on pages 23 and 24 courtesy of Sequoia Hearne.
ForewardContents
What is GUEST?...............................4What is RADIAL?...............................5What’s On?.........................................7Energy..................................................9Zero Waste Map.............................10Waste Reduction...........................13Living Plastic Free........................14Recycling.........................................15Public Transport............................17Cycling..............................................18Food and Nutrition........................20Sustainable Communities............22Get involved.....................................23Groups and Resources................24Notes..................................................26
Sustainability can be an ambigious word. It is used in many different contexts by people with very different intentions. In this guide, and in our work, we take sustainability to mean a way of living that is respectful of people and the planet and can be continued indefinitely without negative environmental or social impact.
So many of our current systems do not fit this definition, but we do not think that continuing this way is inevitable or unchangable. As students, and as people, we believe you have the power to make significant changes and help build a safer and more sustainable world for everyone. This guide briefly outlines some of the major issues and what we can do about them.
There are also ways you can make small changes to your everyday life which reduce your personal environmental impact. This guide is full of little tips and tricks on how to do just that!
For more information on anything included in this booklet, environmental issues in general, or what you can do about it, contact GUEST at [email protected], or through our Facebook page.
Printed on recycled paper with plant based ink.
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What is GUEST?GUEST, or the Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team, is a team working to catalyse improvements to the environmental practice at Glasgow University and inspire sustainable thinking in our community.
We run events and campaigns, advise and pressure other parts of the University and provide services to make sustainable living accessible to everyone at Glasgow.
We consist of eight branches: Sustainable HousingWaste ReductionBiodiversitySustainbale FoodEnergySustaiable Transport Student Engagement Communications
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WHATS ON?
THE BIKE HUBSet up by GUEST in collaboration with Uni Cycle, the Bike Hub is a weekly DIY bicycle repair workshop. Bring broken bikes and learn how to fix them!
Join ‘The Bike Hub’ group on facebook to keep updated.
With swap shops and food sharing, workshops and lectures, gigs and festivals, there is no shortage of environmentally minded events in Glasgow! Here are some to keep an eye on!
BIODIVERSITY PRACTICAL SESSIONSGot green thumbs, always wanted to put on a beekeeping suit or interested in learning a new skill? Glasgow Uni Beekeeping Society, the GOOD Garden project and Wildlife Gar-dens all run regular practical sessions where you can learn how to inspect a hive, plant a tree, make a bird feeder and more!
You can find information about these ses-sions on each groups Facebook page.
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GUEST’S POP UP ECO HUB!Look out for GUEST Promoters out on the Cargo Bike! We will be cycling it all over campus bringing you swap shops, food sharing and more!
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Coming February 2018
Glasgow Goes Green Festival is a creative space to show-case the work of young activists, environmental groups, artists and performers from across the city.
The festival has been collectively organised by students and staff from Glasgow’s higher education institutions since 2016. We hope that it will continue to grown and develp each year.
If you would like to be involved in making the festival happen then please get in touch via the Go Green Week Facebook page /gogreenweekglasgow.
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A significant amount of Scotland’s energy is now produced by wind! You can reduce your environmental impact by saving washing and other energy intensive activities for a windy day!
The burning of fossil fuels for power is one of the most well known environmental issues, yet one that seems hard to actupon, because the use of electricity, gas and oil is so entrenched in our daily lives.
To have realimpactwe need to change the way our energy is made, through initiating a just transition* away from fossil fuels, and towards renewables.
One way we can inspire this change is by joining divestment campaigns. Divestment is a strategy of encouraging institutions to take investments out of fossil fuel companies. This makes sense both because these are dying industries (even if we did burn all the fossil fuels in the ground, there is a limited and fast decreasing amount) and because this mon-ey can then be reinvested in clean energy - which is safer for the people and the planet.
Glasgow University divested in 2014, which is great, but there are other local groups you can join or support such as Fossil Fuel Strath-clyde, which is pressuring the Strathclyde Pension Fund to divest the £752 million it currently has invested in fossil fuels.
*A just transition is a move from fossil fuels to renewable energy that considers the livlihoods of those working in the fossil fuel industry. The idea is that workers would be supported and retrained for new jobs in the renewable industry. This has been initated with success in loca-tions across the world, including Scotland!
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Tips for Reducing Energy Consumption
Living & Study AreasTurn entertainment equipment off when not is use! Most appliances still use several watts while in stand-by.Don’t leave your phone charger or hair appliances in the electrical socket when not in use - the latter is also a fire hazard!Switch off your computer and any peripheral devices, such as printers and scanner, overnight.
General AreasTurn off lights when leaving a room or not in use. Remember common rooms, kitchens and hallways!Use the radiator thermostat to avoid unnecessary heating.Keep blankets on the sofa or by your desk to use instead of turning on the heating.
Use the weather! In winter, open curtains during the day to let the sun warm your flat and close curtains at night to retain heat. In late spring or summer, close curtains during the day to keep your flat cool.Make sure that your curtains don’t block your radiators.
Only wash clothes in full loads and in cold water when possible.
Air dry clothes instead of using the dryer.
Keep unused rooms closed to conserve heat. Hang out in the kitchen when your flatmates are cooking!
Use rugs on tiled or wooden floors to keep in the heat. Warm up your bed with a hot water bottle.
KitchenKeep your refrigerator and your freezer stocked: it takes more energy to cool an empty one.
Cut food into smaller pieces to reduce cooking time.
Use lids on pans to retain heat.
Cook in batches: cook as much as possible in the oven in one go to use all the space and heat produced. Freeze the leftovers!
Defrost food in the fridge the night before; this can halve cooking time.Keep the oven closed: every time the door is opened it loses heat and requires more energy to get the temperature up again.Don’t overfill the kettle!
BathroomTake shorter showers.Don’t let the tap run while brushing your teeth.
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Excessive energy use isn’t just bad for the planet, it’s also bad for your purse! These tips will save you money as well as reducing your environmental impact.
First years, remember - your bills might be included in the price in halls, but they are not emission free!
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East EndWASPS Hanson Street, 77 Hanson StEE Community Arts, 887 Springfield Rd Impact Arts 319, Craigpark RdDennistoun Diggers, 42-44 Craigpark DrPlaybusters, 112 Caroline StBernados, 340 Duke StMay’s Meals, 346 Duke StSalvation Army, 376 Duke StSPUC, Duke StThe Hospice Shop, 368 Duke StSense Scotland, 30 Westmuir StCash for Clothes, 304 Tolcross RdAntique Market, 233 London RdBarras Market, GallowgaateFurniture Centre, 707 London RdThe Corner Shop, 314 Duke StOn The Corner Market, 235-237 Duke StShelter, 469 Duke StBaptist Charity Shop, 654 Alexandra ParadeSecond Hand Shop, 10 Marne StGreen City Wholefoods, 23 Fleming StShettleston Community Growing, 68 Ecford StBlochairn Fruit + Veg Market, 130 Blochairn StTapa Organic Bakery, 19-21 Whitehall StFactory Cafe 77, Hanson StAlexandra Park, 10 Sannox GardensBally’s Fruit + Veg, 505 Duke StStan’s Studio, 43 Alexandra Park StDennistoun Library, 2 CraigparkFabric Bazaar, 171-177 London RdGlasgow Furniture Collective, 54 Carlton EntryThe Repairman, 33 Hillfoot StTech Bytes, 356 Duke StPC Central 451 Duke StTailoring Alternations, 31 Hillfoot SyCommon Wheel, 76-136 Fordneuk StReConnect, 90 Camlachie St
South SideKinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall St
Govanhill Baths, 99 Calder StTramway, 25 Albert Dr
Playhouse, 16 Albert DrCancer Research, 1073 Pollockshaws Rd
Glad Rags, 1006 Pollockshaws RdMerry-Go Round, 34 Nithsdale RdIslamic Relief, 115-117 Albert Dr
Marie Curie, 353 Victoria RdCancer Research, 1073 Pollockshaws Rd
Salvation Army, 433 Victoria RdOxfam Bookshop, 437 Victoria Rd
Barnardos, 483 Victoria RdCosgrove Care, 5 Skirving St
Animal Support, 1135 Pollockshaws RdCallanders Second Hand, 328 Victoria Rd
Human Relief Foundation, 577 Pollockshaws RdAllison St Furnishings, 34 Allison StGlad Cafe 1006a Pollockshaws Rd
Locavore 66 Nithsdale RdMilk Cafe, 452 Victoria RdBakery 47, 76 Victoria Rd
Stalks + Stems, 1045 Pollockshaws RdHarvest Coop, 1143 Pollockshaws Rd
Govanhill Library, 170 Langside RdPollockshaws Library, 50 Shawbridge St
Pollockshields Library, 30 Leslie StMAKLab Manufacture, 51 Commerce St
Music n Light, 686 Cathcart RdElen’s Alterations, 516 Victioria RdOlivia’s Alterations, 535 Victoria RdBikes Plus, 613 Pollockshaws Rd
1st Class Upholstery, 674 Pollockshaws RdWilly Bain Cycles, 359 Pollockshaws Rd
Second Opportunities, 302 Broomloan rdScrap Store, 539 Victoria Rd
South West Community Cycles, 2092 Pollock-shaws Rd
City CentreRadial HQ, GSASoil City Lab, 3 Osbourne StCancer Research, 269 Sauchiehall StBritish Heart Foundation, 270 Sauchiehall StBritish Heart Foundation, 10 Union StBarnardos, 54 Wilson CourtDebra, 15-17 Argyle StBritish Heart Foundation, 2 Stockwell StSt Mrgaret’s Hospice, 12 Howard StBritannia Panopticon, 49 High StAge Scotland, 113 Union StOxfam Books, 5a Royal Exchange SqMr Ben’s, Kings CourtProject Cafe, 134 Renfrew StMono, 12 Kings CourtStereo, 28 Renfrew LaneGoMA Library, Royal Exchange SqMitchell Library, North StMAKLab, 30 St George’s RdMac’s, 229 Sauchiehall StThe Watch Lab, 220 Buchanan StA. J. Johnstone, 93 Hope St
Zero Waste Map
Explore Glasgow with this list of where to find the best second hand stuff,
food, services, repair shops and places to get
involved! Find them on the map on the next page!
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Zero Waste Map of Glasgow
Produced by Radial and some talented GSA students, this map shows you all the best locations for buying in bulk, repairing, reusing, finding second hand gems and getting involved!
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West EndWoodland’s Community Gardens, 91 West Princes St
Coach House Trust, 84 Belmont LaneCirca Vintage, 37 Ruthven Lane
Bernados, 250 Great Western RdShelter, 214 Great Western RdEmmaus, 576 Dumbarton Rd
Chest Heart + Stroke, 576 Dumbarton RdBritish Heart Foundation, 467 Dumnbarton Rd
British Red Cross, 56 Dumbarton RdSalvation Army, 444 Dumbarton Rd
Marie Cyurie, 383 Dumbarton RdPrice + Princess of Wales, 349 Dumbarton Rd
Sense Scotland, 168 Dumbarton RdBarnardos, 116 Dumbarton Rd
Salvation Army, 91 Dumbarton rdSave the Children, 165 Byres rd
Oxfam Musoc, 171 Byyres RdOxfam DIY, 231 Byres Rd
Oxfam Bookshop, 330 Byres RdBritish Heart Foundation, 217 Byres Rd
Cancer Research, 315 Byres RdGlasgow Vintage Company, 453 Great Western Rd
Retro, 8 Otago StC + A Antiques Cave, 188-192 Woodlands Rd
Starry Starry Night, 19 Dowanside LaneCancer Research, 315 Byres Rd
Emporium Antiques, 266 Dumbarton RdRoots + Fruits, 1137 Argyle St
Garden Fresh Exotics, 28 Park RdFood Sharing Glasgow
Glasgow University Food Co-op, QMUHillhead Library, 348 Byres rd
Partick Library, 305 Dumbarton RdGlen Brew, 736 Dumbarton Rd
The Hidden Lane, 1103 Argyle StIsabel’s Supasew, 371 Dumbarton Rd
Tailoring + Alterations, 290 Great Western RdThe Bike Station, 5 Haugh Rd
Glasgow Wood Recycling, 739 South StGeek Squad, 78-90 Argyle St
E Waste Solutions, 986-990 Argyle St
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Waste Reduction
We live in a disposable culture. So many everyday items are designed to be single use and ‘throwaway’. But, this does not mean that they go away. Every single plastic bot-tle, disposable spoon and polestyrene take away box you have ever used is still on earth somewhere, putting some-thing in a bin does make it disapear.
We believe that, as a society, we must become more aware and more accountable for the waste we produce, reduce as much as possible and find responsible ways to dispose of it, rather than chucking it in the near-est general waste bin.
The UK uses 2.5 BILLION coffee cups a year! Most of them are not even recylable. (BBC)
Over 15 million bottles are thrown away in the UK every year. (BBC)
In the UK, a third of all of our clothing ends up in landfill. (WRAP)
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Why should we?Plastic is everywhere. It is on our food, our toothbrushes, it’s even in our cosmetcis. It is seemingly unavoidable and yet it is imperative that we try our best to cut plastic out! Although it usually takes the form of ‘convinience’ - a disposable fork, a takeaway meal - huge amounts of oil and energy have gone into the process that gets that disposable plastic bottle to you.
Then, after it has been used for five minutes, it sits in landfill for hundreds of years (if we’re being optimistic). Much will be around a lot longer and many plastic items end up in the ocean where they are eaten by wild animals and release toxic chemicals into the water. We think that’s actually pretty inconvienient.
Yes, some plastics can be recycled! But in most places this is only certain types of hard plastic and even these can only be ‘downcycled’ as the plastic is degraded everytime it is recycled.
Not only this, studies show that consuming food that has been stored in plastic can be bad for our health, not just the planet’s.
REFUSE excess plastic packaging, straws and bags!
So what can we do?By being aware and making a few small changes, it can be easy to cut the majority of plastic out of your lifestyle!
• Brush your teeth with bamboo! Bamboo toothbrushes are cheap, pretty and biodegradable!
• Carry cutlery! Get a spork and never have to use flimsy plastic disposable cutlery again!
• Bring a bag! Save 5p and avoid single use plastic.• Keep your cup! Bring a flask, you might even get a
discount!• Bring a bottle! Bottled water is more expensive than
oil! Save money and the planet by reusing!• Cook from scratch. Buy in bulk and use Tupperware
to take meals with you! • Make your own. Cosmetics, almond milk, deodrant.
A quick google search will give you all you need!
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RecyclingOk, we understand. Sometimes there really is nothing else you can do and you just have to use that glass bottle or cardboard box. If you’ve reused it as much as you can, the next best thing is to recycle it and let it be remade into something new!
AT GLASGOW UNI
Bins on campus are clearly marked with LIME GREEN for DRY MIXED RECYCLING, BOTTLE GREEN for FOOD WASTE and BLACK for GENERAL WASTE. If you are still unsure, most of these bins come with detailed instructions. Please try to adhere to these guidelines as much as possible.
Within classrooms and lecture halls, there are mixed recycling posts available (look for the white cardboard bins).
Bins to dispose of excess liquid in bottles or coffee cups are now provided in many locations on campus. Please use these so that your left over coffee does not contaminate the rest of the load! AT HOMEEvery home in Glasgow should be equipped with a BLUE RECYCLING BAG and a GREY FOOD WASTE CADDY. If you do not have one, contact Glasgow City Council.
Glass bottles and fabric waste must go to external reycling bins, these are located across the city. Find your closest PURPLE glass recycling bin here: glasgowgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=345f389a91ff4f1fa193b24df832fb05
The council will collect large items of furniture for you.
The Circular EconomyThis is a term for a system that produces no waste or pollution. All materials and outputs are re-inputted in to the production chain after they have been used. You can contribute by BUYING RECYCLED GOODS, therefore not using any new resources!
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Public Transport
Driving is often inconvenient in Glasgow. There are limited parking spaces in the West End and on campus and there is usually a lot of traffic in the city. Luckily there are lots of other options for getting around that are bet-ter for the environment and better for you!
The university has its own dedicated journey sharing website that you can use to find car shares or offer lifts (and split the fuel costs).
gla.ac.uk/services/estates/sustainability/travel/cartravel/universityjourneyshare/
The Subway is the fastest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak time, it takes just 12mins. The stations closest to you are Hillhead on Byres Road or Kelvin-hall on Dumbarton Road. Unlimited all day travel costs £2.70 with a Subway Smart-card- apply for free at spt.co.uk/student.
Download the ‘Travelline Scotland’ app from your app store to find out more information about public transport in the area.
Buses run every 10 minutes all over the city and are relatively cheap compared to driving.
Remember: most buses in Glasgow only take coins and do not give change!
Getting out of Glasgow?
The train is efficient and can be affordable with a student rail card (apply for at travel centres around Glasgow).
Buses are the most environmentally efficient form of transport (when they’re full) and usually the cheapest. Try National Express, Megabus and Citylink!
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CyclingCycling is an efficient, effective and environmentally friendly to get around Glasgow. Many roads have designated cycle lanes and there are many other cyclists out and about at all times.
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Find a Bike! It is much cheaper and environmentally friendly to buy a bike second hand. There are plenty of websites to look on, such as Student Voice, Gumtree and Glasgow Free and For Sale facebook page. Alternatively, go down to the Bike Station (65 Haugh Road) where they have a selection of second hand bikes and knowledgable staff to help you find the right one! Students can rent a bike for a month for free! Cycling Community If you’re afraid of cycling alone on the roads, Glasgow has its own Critical Mass group. They meet at 5.30 PM at George Square on the last Friday of every month, enabling cyclists to cycle on roads in a safe group setting.
Cycle Safety Increase your visibility by avoiding dark clothing, wearing high visibility ankle and armbands or reflective vests and ensuring that your lights are working. Cycling safety gear can also be handed out by GUEST for free, while the University can provide you with free bike-marking in case your bike gets stolen.
Route Planning Glasgow City Council, Strathclyde’s Go Bike! campaign and the Sustrans provide good maps for cyclists (www.gobike.org), together with useful cycle tips for safety on the road and bike etiquette. Cyclists should ensure that they are obeying all road rules and for their own safety, reflective vests, helmets and functioning bicycle lights are advised to enhance visibility in the dark or in poor weather.
The Bike HubGUEST’s weekly DIY bike
repair workshop is on hand for all your bicycle
needs!
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Cycling ResourcesStaff and students at the University of Glasgow can subscribe to Nextbike and get the first 30 minutes of each ride FREE. You can find out more about the tariff and the locations of these bike stands on www.nextbike.co.uk/en/glasgow.
Join the Glasgow University Bicycle Users Group. They host events, workshops, safety advice sessions and regular cycling trips. You can get in touch using the following links: www.facebook.com/GlasgowUniBUG or www.scotbug.com/GlasgowUniversity.
Alternative Transport
Any form of transport that is energetic, low cost and ‘manual’ is going to be far better for yourself and the planet than driving a car.
Skateboards, longboards and roller-blades are all excellent ways of get-ting around while excercising, and having loads of fun too. Just re-member to resepect traffic rules and wear protective equipment if you need to!
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Food & NutritionThe food we eat affects our health and our planet. It can feel difficult to eat in a way that is good both for our body and the environment, especially on a student budget!
However, we must be conscious consumers. Our current food system is unsustainable. Most of us are disconnected from where our food comes from, what it actually is and the impact it has on the environment. The food industry is a massive contributor to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, droughts and loss of biodiversity. The methods of production, preparation, packaging, storage and transport are complex issues to keep in mind when purchasing food.
If you decide to rethink your diet to support a more sustainable agricultural system, keep in mind that food is also an emotional matter. Gradually and steadily adopting changes is best: your dietary choices should fit your routine and make you feel good about yourself in order to work. If you feel yourself moving towards, or have a history of food related anxiety or eating disorders, there are organisations on campus that can help, such as the Starfish Group.For more information get in touch with the GUSA Welfare Convenor: [email protected] or check this link: www.nbp-eating-disorders.co.uk.
In the UK, 25% of food purchased by households ends up as waste. (European Environmental Agency)
Food production is the leading cause of globaldeforestation. (Friends of the Earth)
The agricultural section consumes 69% of the planet’s fresh water.
Animal agriculture is responsible for 18% of all greenhouse gas production.(Food and Agriculture Organisation ofthe United Nations)
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Tips for a Sustainable Diet
BUY:• In bulk.• Food that is in season.• Unprocessed ingredients.• Organic if possible: pesticides are
damaging to your health and the eco-system.
AVOID:• Fresh food that has travelled the
world to reach to you!• Fish from the Marine Steward-
ship Council’s ‘fish to avoid’ list available at (www.msc.org).
• Meat that is too cheap to be true.
• Eggs from caged hens.• Palm oil and other foods that
contribute to deforestation. It is not always straightforward though - soy is often men-tioned, however most soy crops are fed to farmed animals, so you are still better off eating tofu than beef!
TRY:• Eating less processed foods:
avoid frozen foods, ready meals and items with way too many ingredients.
• Reducing the amount of meat and dairy in your diet. Try eat-ing vegetarian/vegan meals a few days a week.
• Choose local products over im-ported ones to reduce air miles and support local producers.
• Grow some food yourself! Herbs, carrots, potatoes and more can be grown indoors, or join a community garden!
• Using the GU Food Coop and Food Sharing Glasgow - see more on page 23!
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Sustainable Communities Living ‘sustainably’ is not just about reducing the amount of waste you pro-duce and cycling everywhere, to cre-ate a sustainable world we must also build socities that are mutually benficial for everyone. This means establishing communities that are inclusive, sup-portive and safe. It means reconnecting with our local communities and recon-necting with our local environment. You could consider joining:• Glasgow University Feminist Society• Isabella Elder Feminist Society• LGBTQ+ • Glasgow University Amnesty• Oxfam at Glasgow Uni
As a student, there is a ready made University community available for you to participate in, hundreds of clubs and socities that want to include you and thousands of interesting people to con-nect with.
However, it is also important to remem-ber that the world is not full of students. Even within the West End bubble there are families, young professionals, elderly people and other people of all ages and cultures. It is worth considering getting involved in community projects outside of the University. Glasgow is full of exciting initiatives and engaging communities, such as:• Action HIllhead• Friends of the River Kelvin• GOW: Gibson Street, Otago Street
and Woodlands• Community gardens: Woodlands,
Willowbank, Kinning Park, Toryglen and many more.
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Other GroupsGUCA (Climate Action Society)GUCA is a society of students dedicated to educating and making progress in tackling the issues of climate change, global warming and environmental conservation, through a myriad of fun events and direct action. They are the ones responsible for the incredibly successful divestment campaign which convinced the University of Glasgow Court to divest from Fossil Fuels!Blog: gucasociety.blogspot.co.ukFacebook: /gucasociety
Glasgow Uni Food Co-opThe Food Co-op buy food in bulk and split it between their members, allowing students to get discount bulk-buy prices on sustainable and healthy food: imagine all those nuts and dried fruit for non-extortionate prices! They also do organic vegetable bags and organic eggs. All delivered to their very own space, located on the ground floor of the QMU.You can keep updated and register on their website: www.glasgowunifoodcoop.co.ukFacebook: Glasgow Uni Food Co-op
Food Sharing GlasgowFood Sharing is a global network of people aiming to reduce food waste. Food Sharing Glasgow collects surplus food from local shops and distributes this to students for free! They have also held food waste meals, workshops and film screenings.Facebook: /foodsharingglasgow/
Wildlife GardenThe green space behind the Queen Margaret Union that makes up the Wildlife Garden provides a haven for wildlife in the West End, as well as a quiet retreat for people to escape all the hustle and bustle. Check the facebook page for events and work sessions.Facebook: /wildlifegardeners
Glasgow Student Housing Co-opA group working towards the establishment of a student housing cooperative in Glasgow as a way to combat increasing rents and provide a democratically controlled living environment. Email: [email protected]: /glasgowstudenthousingcoop.wordpress.comFacebook: /glasgowstudenthousingcoop
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Additional Groupsand Resources
GOOD Garden ProjectA GUEST initative to engage staff, students and the local community in growing their own food.https://www.facebook.com/The-GOOD-Garden-
Project-1526141501035204/
Glasgow University Bee Keeping SocietyPromotes learning and participation in beekeep-
ing activities. Maintains two hives!https://www.facebook.com/GUBeekeepingSoci-
ety/
Fossil Free Stratclydehttps://www.facebook.com/fossilfreestrathclyde/
Glasgow University Vegan Societyhttps://www.glasgowstudent.net/clubs/listings/
vegan-society/
GU Students Tenants Unionhttps://www.facebook.com/gustudenttenants/
Waste Not WantKinning Park Complex
Clothes swaps, upcycling, gardening, community meals and workshops.
http://www.kinningparkcomplex.org/waste-not-want/
The Real Junk Food Project https://www.facebook.com/TRJFPGlasgow/
Climate Action Scotlandwww.climateactionscotland.wordpress.com
Urban RootsCommunity led environmental projects in the
South Side.http://www.urbanroots.org.uk/
Stop Climate ChaosCoalition of organisations working together
against climate change.http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/
UofG Carbon Management Plangla.ac.uk/media/media_192265_en.pdf
UofGSave It Campaign gla.ac.uk/about/values/environment/saveit
Uni-CycleFree services and support for students from the
Bike Station. http://www.thebikestation.org.uk/glasgow/
whats-going/pro/uni-cycle/
RSPB Glasgowhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/glasgow/
Action Hillheadhttps://www.facebook.com/actionhillhead
GOW Communityhttp://gowcommunity.org.uk/
Friends of the Earth Scotlandhttp://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/
Young Friends of the Earth Scotlandhttps://www.facebook.com/
groups/1049257128476024/
Young Friends of the Earth Europehttp://www.foeeurope.org/yfoee/
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Plastic Free Julyhttp://www.plasticfreejuly.org/
1 Million Womenhttp://www.1millionwomen.com.au/
WWF footprint calculatorfootprint.wwf.org.uk
The 10:10 campaignAdvice and inspiration for a low-carbon life
www.1010global.org/uk
Recycle Now Recyclability guide what can and can’t be
recycled.www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with
Glasgow Freecyclehttp://my.freecycle.org
Word Power Bookswww.word-power.co.uk
Greener ScotlandOnline Seasonal Foods Calendar:
www.greenerscotland.org/eat-greener-avoid-waste/season-food-calendar
Love Food Hate Wastehttp://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
DoNationhttps://www.wearedonation.com/
Keep Scotland Beautifulwww.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Lexicon of SustainabilityThe Lexicon of Sustainability™ is a crowd-
sourced project, which relies on people around the world, to gather the ideas we need to build a
sustainable future.www.lexiconofsustainability.com
My Plastic Free LifeAuthor Beth Terry claims that we cannot just recycle our way out the mess we’re in. On
her website, she offers tips, advice and useful resources towards living a plastic-free life, or at
least reducing your plastic footprint.myplasticfreelife.com/plasticfreeguide
Glasgow Local Food Network This is an informal network of community organisations and individuals from across
Glasgow that are passionate about local food and striving to produce more of what we eat and
eat more of what we produce. glasgowlocalfood.blogspot.co.uk
Slow Food Glasgowhttps://www.slowfood.org.uk/groups/glasgow/
Friends of the Earth GlasgowThey are involved in recycling and planning
issues, in safeguarding and preserving green spaces and biodiversity around the city. https://sites.google.com/site/foeglasgow/
Eco-logic BooksA small, ethically run company that specialises
in environmental books.www.eco-logicbooks.com
Recycle for Scotlandwww.recycleforscotland.com
Global Justice Nowhttp://www.globaljustice.org.uk/
Creative Carbon Scotlandhttp://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/
The Climate Coalitionhttp://www.theclimatecoalition.org/
Ethical ConsumerWebsite that provides the tools and
resources you need to make ethical choices simple, informed and effective.
www.ethicalconsumer.or
Centre for Alternative Energy Tips for Energy Conservation
info.cat.org.uk/energy-conservation
Take One Actionhttp://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/
Greenpeace Glasgowhttp://www.greenpeace.org.uk/tags/glasgow
Climate OutreachResources for communicating climate change
http://climateoutreach.org/
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